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Friday, January 23, 2004
Arroyo appoints OIC for archives office
* President to give ‘serious weight’ to recommendation of Senate, other probe bodies on Manapat case
MALACAÑANG seemed eager to get rid of National Archives director Ricardo Manapat as President Arroyo immediately approved his indefinite leave despite the lack of an official request.
Arroyo appointed Marietta Chou, chief of the Training and Information Division of the National Archives, as officer in charge (OIC).
Chou has served in the agency for almost 28 years and initially held the post as archivist I when she was hired in 1976.
Presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye said the appointment of Chou was in reply to Manapat’s announcement that he would seek an indefinite leave while investigation on the alleged tampering of documents is ongoing.
Bunye said Manapat made the pronouncement during a press conference Thursday morning, which the Palace monitored.
“It’s very important that we preserve the reputation, the integrity of the office and I believe at this point, the appointment of an officer-in-charge is warranted, is justified, is called for,” he said.
The appointment came at heels of Arroyo’s statement that the administration would give “serious weight” to recommendations of the Senate and other investigating bodies and prosecute, if proven, any wrongdoers.
Bunye said Manapat must use the time to clear his name and answer all allegations hurled against him before returning to government.
He said the President is monitoring the developments and would look into the appeal of employees of the National Archives for Manapat’s ouster.
On the other hand, Michael Defensor, Presidential spokesman for political affairs, said no one stands to gain in the citizenship issue. SCT
(January 23, 2004 issue)
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